OUTDOOR ACADEMI

Plas Menai's Outdoor Academi brings together all our professional industry training programmes and courses. As the National Outdoor Centre for Wales, our facilities and resources are unrivalled and our reputation for delivering professional training courses and tuition is second to none.

WATER RESCUE TRAINING

The Swellies in the Menai Strait is one of the best locations for swiftwater flood rescue training in the UK and we are one of the few places able to deliver fully residential swiftwater flood rescue training packages. MORE

OUTDOOR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

We have been qualifying watersports instructors for over 30 years and our reputation within the industry is unmatched. We constantly review and adapt our training programmes to ensure they meet the changing needs of the industry. MORE

INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Gain valuable experience and additional qualifications on our instructor development programme. Note – You must already hold one instructor qualification to eligible for this scheme. APPLY NOW

CORPORATE EVENTS & TEAM BUILDING

Our inspirational location, modern facilities and ability to offer an extensive range of adventurous activities, makes Plas Menai a truly unique venue for corporate events and team building. MORE

If you would like to talk to somebody about any of our Outdoor Academi programmes please contact Gemma Brook gemma.brook@sport.wales or call on 01248 673937

Level 2 Paddlesport Coach Training

The Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport is the next step on the paddlesport coaching pathway and introduces the skills and coaching behaviours required for developing performance through progressive coaching.

Level 2 coaches are trained and assessed to work independently in the planning, delivery and review of progressive and developmental sessions for their paddlers.

The qualification is available as either a bank-based or boat-based award, and is certificated as either a single discipline (canoe or kayak) or dual discipline (canoe and kayak).

To achieve the Level 2 certificate you will need to successfully complete three components; a training course and period of consolidation and an assessment day.

In order to undertake this course you must register with your Home Nation Association and undertake the course within 12 months of registering. This is in addition to booking your course.

It is advisable to do this at least 4 weeks prior to the training course and is valid for 12 months.

Click here for full course details including registration forms and current registration fees

Note: While only a single 3 Star is required at the point of registration, candidates wishing to complete the dual discipline assessment will need to hold 3 Star awards in both a canoe and a kayak discipline at the point of assessment.

Course Information

Duration: 4 Days

Time: 0915-1700

Minimum Standard: See eligibility criteria

Minimum Age: 17 yrs.

Anyone under the age of 18 years must have a Parental Consent form completed and signed by a parent/guardian - this must be handed in to reception on arrival during registration, without this form participants will not be permitted to take part.